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Govt announces 3rd phase of ‘Back to Village’ programme in J&K

News: Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced the third phase of ambitious Back to Village(B2V) programme. Facts: Back to Village(B2V) programme: The programme aims to involve the people of the state and government officials in a joint effort to deliver the mission of equitable development.It also aims to energize Panchayats and direct development efforts in… Continue reading Govt announces 3rd phase of ‘Back to Village’ programme in J&K

PM-Kisan norms eased for Covid, TN probes Rs 110 crore fraud

News: Tamil Nadu government has discovered a scam amounting to over Rs 110 crore in the PM-Kisan Scheme after clearance norms under PM KISAN were relaxed due to Covid-19 lockdown. Facts: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi(PM-KISAN): It is a Central Sector scheme launched in 2019. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Objective: To… Continue reading PM-Kisan norms eased for Covid, TN probes Rs 110 crore fraud

National Immunogenicity and Biologics Evaluation Center(NIBEC)

News: Department of Biotechnology(DBT) Secretary has inaugurated National Immunogenicity & Biologics Evaluation Center(NIBEC). Facts: About NIBEC: It is a first of its kind centre in the country developed for evaluation of the immunogenicity of vaccines & antiviral properties of drugs/preparations. Developed by: It has been established jointly by Bharati Vidyapeeth University through its constituent unit… Continue reading National Immunogenicity and Biologics Evaluation Center(NIBEC)

Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme(SVEP)

News: Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme(SVEP) has extended business support services and capital infusion to 153 blocks of 23 states.As of August 2020, around 1 lakh enterprises are being supported out of which 75% are owned and managed by women. Facts: SVEP: It was launched in 2016 by the Ministry of Rural Development as a sub-scheme… Continue reading Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme(SVEP)

GoI releases draft guidelines for advertisements

News: The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has issued draft guidelines on advertisements.The guidelines have been prepared by the Central Consumer Protection Authority(CCPA) under Consumer Protection Act,2019. Facts: Coverage: The guidelines cover all advertising and marketing communications regardless of form, format or medium. Key Draft Guidelines:  Endorsement: The endorsements of celebrities through blogs, posts and tweet… Continue reading GoI releases draft guidelines for advertisements

DRDO successfully tests Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle

News: Prime Minister has congratulated Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) for the successful flight of Hypersonic Test Demonstration Vehicle(HSTDV). Facts: HSTDV: It is an unmanned scramjet demonstration aircraft for hypersonic speed flight.  Working: The HSTDV cruise vehicle is mounted on a solid rocket motor, which will take it to a required altitude and once it… Continue reading DRDO successfully tests Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle

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